Bury Deaf Society | Social club, meeting place and training & resource centre

B.S.L. LEVEL ONE OPEN EVENING 3RD APRIL @7PM AT BURY DEAF SOCIETY

By lvallance | Published: March 13, 2012

British Sign Language Level 1

This course is a Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People (Signature) nationally recognized certificate.

Comprehension:- Receptive Skills

Production Skills

Conversation Skills

Topic covered include:-

Unit 101:- Meeting people, Using Numbers 1-10, Weather/Modification,

Transports, Prepositions, Directions & Placement

Unit 102:- At home- people, animals & objects, using numbers 1-100,

Interest & Activities, Refreshments & Weather.

Unit 103:- Getting around, Exchanging information, Refreshments link

work/college/school, building & placements

The course cost is £300 payable at the beginning of the course the exam fees is already included. You can pay in installments of £20 per week.

The Length of the course is 50 hours. (2 hours per week for 26 weeks)

At; THE Bury Deaf Centre

8 Tenterden Street, Bury Lancs BL9 0EG

Website -www.burydeafsociety.org.uk

Anyone who is interested to learn sign language Signature Level 1

Please contact either: burydeafclub@live.co.uk Tel: 0161 763 4882 or

smwhiteside@googlemail.com

Induction Evening

Tuesday 3^rd April 2012 at 7pm

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By ljames | Published: February 3, 2012

Support Workers with British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1, 2 & 3

We urgently require Support Workers which are skilled in British Sign Language (BSL) in the Rochdale area. We’re putting people with a learning disability and Mental Health firmly in control of their own support- shaping our services to ensure each individual can achieve the things they really want, you’ll help makes this a reality. Some of whom have complex support needs to live the lives they choose. And with your clients in control, it’s very likely that no two days will ever be the same.

Flexibility and communication skills are therefore essential, along with patience and motivation.

It is rewarding, varied work and we offer an exceptional personal training and development opportunities.

You will be offered the prospect of working varied shifts, including nights and weekend work.

Experience in support work will help but not necessary as training will be provided.

Attractive salary package.

HOW TO APPLY: You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Tim at Stepping Stones Services,

info@steppingstonesservices.co.uk

Or Call 01706 759 993

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Social Evening Christmas Party – 2011

By bdsadmin | Published: January 21, 2012

The Bury Deaf Society Social Evening Christmas Party was held between 6-9pm on Wednesday 21st December.

It was a great chance for everybody to get together and enjoy some lovely food and company. We also held a bingo and raffle that was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Looking forward to an even bigger better bash for Christmas 2012!

Below are a few pictures from the party (unfortunately the camera couldn’t cope with the low lighting very well):

Christmas Party - 21st December 2011

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Ladies Craft Event – November 2011

By bdsadmin | Published: January 15, 2012

In November 2011 we held one of our highly successful bi-annual Ladies Craft Event weekends.

These are an excellent opportunity for ladies to take part in craftwork, sewing, card making, jewellery making and other crafts. Participants get the chance to meet new friends, learn a craft, interact with the deaf community and enjoy the refreshments we put on.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and below are some pictures from the weekend.

Ladies Craft Event - November 2011

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Gannett Foundation Grant

By bdsadmin | Published: January 8, 2012

Bury Deaf Society is very pleased to announce we have received a £4,600 grant from the Gannett Foundation.

This will be put to excellent use for our Lip Reading classes. Please contact us for further details if you wish to join these classes and benefit from this most generous funding we have received.

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BSL – HEALTHY MINDS

By lvallance | Published: January 6, 2012

BSL HEALTHY MINDS will be coming to Bury Deaf Society

Wednesday 11 January 1-2pm

Wednesday 18th January 7-8pm

“IMPROVING THE WELLBEING OF DEAF PEOPLE THROUGH HEALTHY MINDS”

funded by NHS North West

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WANTED – HELP US TO FUNDRAISE IN 2012

By lvallance | Published: January 6, 2012

Dear Member/User/Supporter

WANTED any unwanted Christmas or other gifts
WANTED  any bric-a-brac
WANTED any soft toys
WANTED any clothing {any condition)
WANTED any belts, bags and shoes
WANTED any sheets, pillows and bed spreads

 If you have bulky items, we are willing to pick up

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Christmas Dinner!

By ljames | Published: September 27, 2011

The annual Adult Society Christmas Dinner will take place this year on Wednesday 7th December and we would love it if you could join us for some festive fun!

The dinner will consist of a starter, Christmas lunch and a sweet, at a price of £2 per person.

There are 20 places available for Christmas lunch and these will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. To reserve your place just email Bury Deaf Society at burydeafclub@live.co.uk.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Action For Hearing Loss: New Helpline

By lvallance | Published: September 14, 2011

Action on Hearing Loss now have an information/help line.
They provide information on a number of subjects including:

hearing aids
health care
benefits and services
deaf awareness
communication
equipment
Your rights
tinnitus.

You can contact the Information Line and Tinnitus helpline free by telephone or textphone, or send us an email, SMS, fax or letter:
Information Line
19-23 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8SL
Telephone: 0808 808 0123 (freephone)
Textphone: 0808 808 9000 (freephone)
Fax: 020 7296 8199
SMS: 0780 0000 360
Email: informationline@hearingloss.org.uk
Tinnitus Line
19-23 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8SL
Telephone: 0808 808 6666 (freephone)
Textphone: 0808 808 0007 (freephone)
Fax: 020 7296 8199
SMS: 0780 0000 360
Email: tinnitushelpline@hearingloss.org.uk
The Information Line and Tinnitus Line are both staffed Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.
Please include your full postal address if you would like us to send you printed information. Enquiries received by email or SMS are responded to within one